noun
Zen terminology; Zen words
Refers to words, phrases, or technical terms used in Zen Buddhism, including koans and doctrinal expressions.
禅語には「不立文字」のような深い言葉が多い。
Zen terminology includes many profound phrases like 'furyūmonji' (not relying on words and letters).
彼は座禅の合間に禅語を解説してくれた。
He explained Zen words to us between meditation sessions.